Thread: Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell

Originally Posted by BoJangles

Originally Posted by purplefiend

Originally Posted by deedum

Bily,
Can you help me? I need singer motor lubicant in tube for my old singer 301's. Hubby wants to get this done before I use the machines much. Can you tell me where to get this? thanks

You might be able to get it at Wal-mart or Joanns.

Yep, Wal Mart and JoAnnes both carry the Singer Lubricant as do most sewing repair shops and fabric shops -- blue and yellow tube!

Thank you all for the compliments on Willy's restored cabinet. My DH has been in the garage around the clock for the last three weeks. He really got into this as he thinks little Willy is really cute. I am just blown away at how nice the cabinet looks now. When I started the stripping of all those layers of black paint then white primer, I wondered if it would ever look good again! Just goes to show you what determination can accomplish. I love that cabinet now!

Glenn we did your tutorial, except the stain is red oak.

Nancy

The red oak looks great. the color of the stain is really only to match the original color to the wood. They are all diff in color tones. Your hubby did good. I am glad he used shellac because it will age beautifully like the original shellac. Good job. Glenn

Originally Posted by jillnjo

O.K.-Here goes! The Kenmore machine I have is Model no.1516 zig-zag machine.It looks like it takes cams to ziz-zag and they are not with the machine. It runs beautiful,and hasn't a scratch on it. Are parts available? It's a light green color in a portable case. What do I actually have and where do I go from here? There's also a serial no.-0028349 and a motor model no.-5186

Jillnjo here is another site you might want to look at. http://www.ehow.com/about_5054897_in...-machines.html

Just reading this site, your machine must be a 1970's? model. It says models 1020 thru 1980 (there were 68 models) were made in the 1970's. That would put your model 1516 right in the middle!

I'd do a search of the model number and parts available.

Can you post a picture? Maybe, someone will recognize the machine by the picture?

Nancy

Originally Posted by Glenn

Glenn we did your tutorial, except the stain is red oak.

Nancy

The red oak looks great. the color of the stain is really only to match the original color to the wood. They are all diff in color tones. Your hubby did good. I am glad he used shellac because it will age beautifully like the original shellac. Good job. Glenn

Thank you Glenn! This means a lot coming from the expert! By the way, great tutorial on restoring the cabinets!

Nancy

Originally Posted by BoJangles

Originally Posted by Glenn

Glenn we did your tutorial, except the stain is red oak.

Nancy

The red oak looks great. the color of the stain is really only to match the original color to the wood. They are all diff in color tones. Your hubby did good. I am glad he used shellac because it will age beautifully like the original shellac. Good job. Glenn

Thank you Glenn! This means a lot coming from the expert! By the way, great tutorial on restoring the cabinets!

Nancy

Thanks, It is my pleasure and you are most welcome. Most restoreres want to keep these old techniques secret but I do not agree with them. I think everyone who wants to try this should have all the info they can get get to do the job themslves. Believe me there is enough work out there that they do not need to feel threaten. It is hard work but you and your hubby showed that if you can do it anyone can. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done. Glenn

Nancy the W&G really looks good. That is a beautiful job!
You have every right to be proud of your DH.

Hi, I just got DH to open the closet door (stuck) so I could dig out this machine. I have looked in different places and contacted Singer. It has a plate on the front under the reverse that says AL850005 the little plate above it says 15-. Underneath it has stamped into the bed the words MADE IN USA, a large # 8, and these numbers 125255 also made by SIMANCO. I am sending some pics for you to look at.

Thanks for the info on the motor lubicant. I will stop at JOann's and get some!

Originally Posted by BoJangles

Remember this cabinet, it came black and looking like crap? We used a bunch of cans of stripper to get all three coats of black paint off -- and it had a coat of primer, DH did some sand blasting of the treadle irons, lots of elbow grease (mostly my DH's since he decided I was too slow at it), a little staining and finishing and look what my late 1800's Wilcox and Gibbs gets back! His original cabinet!!!!!!!!!!!Yippppeeeeeeeee!

Nancy

Wow... you guys are GOOOOD! :thumbup:

Originally Posted by amyjo

Hi, I just got DH to open the closet door (stuck) so I could dig out this machine. I have looked in different places and contacted Singer. It has a plate on the front under the reverse that says AL850005 the little plate above it says 15-. Underneath it has stamped into the bed the words MADE IN USA, a large # 8, and these numbers 125255 also made by SIMANCO. I am sending some pics for you to look at.

What are you asking-- what model it is? It is a model 15. It appears to have the potted motor up high on the back (beltless) which would make it a 15-91. These are fabulous machines. Enjoy it!

Originally Posted by Lostn51

Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid

Originally Posted by Lostn51

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

. . . Another 3/4 size portable you may want to check out is the Singer 185J.

Yes they are cute and fun to repaint, but they weigh a ton!!

Billy

Did you paint this one, Billy? That shade of pink reminds me of Pepto Bismol :mrgreen: but it did come out really nice. I have a 185 and they do weight a TON :shock: :shock: :shock:

Yep, it is a Barbie Pink and I did it for one of our members 8yo daughters Christmas present. From what I hear she loves it!!

I have another 185K like it that I am going to repaint and sell but I am wondering what color to shoot it.


Billy

Billy -

Do you know what you'll be asking for this machine? If it's done in teal/turquoise I would definitely be interested.

Thanks,

Darren